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March 17, 2020
Photo diary: Retreat Yourself Ontario 2020
Here’s a recap of what Karine saw and felt during Retreat Yourself ON based in Paris, ON from March 12-16, 2020.
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September 18, 2019
Photo diary: Retreat Yourself Adventure 2019
YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself Adventure based in Rocky Harbour, NL from September 12-16, 2019.
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March 18, 2019
Photo diary: Retreat Yourself Ontario 2019
YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself ON based in Paris, ON from March 14-18, 2019.
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February 14, 2019
YACC values courage and heart
It is a privilege to witness courage every day. Last week, I celebrated 10 years working for YACC. I took some time to reflect, and the gratitude I felt for my work was overwhelming.
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August 31, 2018
Karine feels “ReFreshed” after this summer
By Karine Chalifour What a summer I just had! I am filled with memories of travel, music, sunshine, food, ocean, Bruce Springsteen, and some work. After a very busy few […]
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May 16, 2018
YACC values heart
It is a privilege to be doing a job that I love with people I love and for people I love.
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October 11, 2017
YACC values courage
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses some of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and spark (formerly trailblazing). This is Karine’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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February 20, 2017
YACC values commitment
“I sometimes wish people could see what happens on a daily basis at YACC HQ. The level of commitment from everyone on the team gives me energy and makes me feel proud to be a part of what goes on here. Haters will hate, but we do everything with love, and in my book, that will always win.”
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August 11, 2016
YACC values heart. Again.
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Karine’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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April 11, 2016
Photo diary: Retreat Yourself BC 2016
YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself BC at Edenvale from April 7-10, 2016.
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November 12, 2015
YACC values heart
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Karine’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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October 30, 2013
A health professional's guide to dealing with cancer stigma (or, how to keep your foot out of your mouth)
STIGMA: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person: “the stigma of mental disorder”. Synonyms: brand – stain – taint.
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That is harsh!